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Speed is a crucial component of the short-term rental industry. Your guest damage waiver process should keep up.

Waivo was born out of a desire to innovate and improve the short-term rental guest damage problem.

If you’re looking for some of the best Airbnb interior design trends in recent memory, then look no further. Whether you’re listing a condo or a chateau, your Airbnb’s interior design has a much bigger influence on bookings than you might think. The aesthetic of your vacation rental can psychologically affect your guests and directly

Waivo’s sister company, Proper Insurance, recently introduced ‘Squatters Coverage’ to their short-term rental insurance program. With over 50,000 policies written in all 50 states, Proper is the nation’s leading insurer of short-term rental properties. Their policy replaces the property owners current home insurance, it’s commercial homeowners’ insurance. Adapting to the mid-term rental market As a

Hosting vacation rental guests during the holiday season gives owners and managers the opportunity to provide their guests with a unique and memorable experience. Adding in a few special touches for the holiday season can go a long way towards enhancing a guest’s stay. We have created a list of ideas and tips for preparing

Winter is just around the corner and it is time to plan your winter getaway. Ski-in, ski-out vacation rentals give you the convenience of stepping right outside your door and onto the slopes. There is no need to hassle with carrying around your gear or finding that illusive parking spot. You will have more time

Damage is rare from vacation rental guests, but it happens and all too often it turns into an uncomfortable situation for both the guest and the manager. When did the damage occur, how, who is going to pay for it? All the manager wants is to be reimbursed quickly and get the property ready for

Most vacation rental damage and insurance products available only pay for “accidental” damage caused by a guest. Maybe a broken lamp or window. What about damage that is not accidental? What happens when the guests consume too much alcohol and decide a small party is a good idea; and the property is damaged? Welcome to

What happened to the good old days when Vrbo was a flat $399 per year, or known as the Craigslist of vacation rentals. Professional property managers simply listed their inventory on Vrbo and it was booked. Those days are gone and so are the incredible margins for managers. Today managers have to deal with 5